The Lost Spells
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  • Published: 1 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9780241481035
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download

The Lost Spells

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Hardback
1 Dec 2020
Audiobook
1 Oct 2020
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The unmissable sequel to the bestselling, award-winning, multi-adaptation hit The Lost Words

The Lost Spells is an audio treasure, a new collection of 'spells' - acrostic poetry and artwork - by writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris. For those who loved The Lost Words - this is its little sister.

Captivatingly read, calling to forest, field, riverbank, ocean and also to the heart, these 'spells' summon back what is often lost from sight and care. From Jay to Jackdaw, Oak to Barn Owl, Silver Birch to Grey Seal, they evoke the special spirit of each plant and creature. Above all, they celebrate a sense of wonder at nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy.

Across a bewitching natural soundscape by renowned wildlife recordist Chris Watson, readers Yrsa Daley-Ward, Johnny Flynn and Julie Fowlis bring the magic of both nature and language to listeners in an immersive and unique audio experience.
  • Published: 1 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9780241481035
  • Imprint: Penguin Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
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About the authors

Robert Macfarlane

Robert Macfarlane is the author of Mountains of the Mind, The Wild Places, The Old Ways, Landmarks, and The Lost Words, co-created with Jackie Morris. Mountains of the Mind won the Guardian First Book Award and the Somerset Maugham Award and The Wild Places won the Boardman-Tasker Award. Both books have been adapted for television by the BBC. The Lost Words won the Books Are My Bag Beautiful Book Award and the Hay Festival Book of the Year. He is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and writes on environmentalism, literature and travel for publications including the Guardian, the Sunday Times and The New York Times.

Praise for The Lost Spells

The poems are beautiful, insightful and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny; and together with the vivid artwork, wild creatures are brought to life. A beautiful volume sure to be treasured by nature lovers of all ages.

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The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I've read this year

Observer on 'The Lost Words'

Gorgeous to look at and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic and scope of language

Guardian on 'The Lost Words'

A breathtaking book. Jackie Morris has created something that you could spend all day looking at... Accessible and magical

New Statesman on 'The Lost Words'

Gilded and glorious, one of the year's loveliest books for all ages over 10

The Sunday Times on 'The Lost Words'